How to get from 12th Street to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

12th Street to Empire State Building - Bus Schedule

The M14A-SBS bus from 12th Street to Empire State Building usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 21 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 12th Street to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the M14A-SBS bus from 8 Av/Bleecker St station to E 14 St/University Pl station. Next, take the R subway from 14 St-Union Sq station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from 12th Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

21min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M14A-SBSM14A-SBS
Subway - R
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 8 Av/Bleecker St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8 Av/Bleecker St
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M14A-SBSM14A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M14A-SBS
    Select Bus Les Grand-Fdr Via 14 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 14 St/University Pl
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 12th Street to Empire State Building

The distance between 12th Street, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 1.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 12th Street to Empire State Building by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from 12th Street to Empire State Building

To check the bus and subway schedule from 12th Street to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (12th Street) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 12th Street to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line M14A-SBS, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between 12th Street and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The M14A-SBS bus line goes from 8 Av/Bleecker St station near 12th Street to E 14 St/University Pl station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till E 14 St/University Pl station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 12th Street and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 12th Street to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the M14A-SBS bus from the 8 Av/Bleecker St stop near 12th Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 12th Street and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the E 14 St/University Pl station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the last train from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last train from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the Christopher Street station at 7:45 PM.

  • When is the first bus from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Lower East Side - Chelsea Piers. It leaves the W 14 St/8 Av stop at 12:17 AM.

  • When is the last subway from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last subway from 12th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Queens Blvd Express/6 Av Local line. It leaves the 14 St/6 Av station at 7:51 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 12th Street to Empire State Building?

    The ride from 12th Street to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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